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Durango Public Library to host touch a truck event
Community

Durango Public Library to host touch a truck event

September 12, 2019

This interactive event will include vehicles from different community helpers including Durango City Operations, Durango Fire & Rescue, Durango-La Plata County Airport, Durango Transit and Durango Police Department. This event…

Wedding: Giersch-Gaumond
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Wedding: Giersch-Gaumond

September 12, 2019

Rachel Geraldine Giersch and Chase Andersen Gaumond were married on June 22 at Chapel of Our Savior in Colorado Springs.Courtesy Rachel is a 2012 graduate of Durango High School and…

Thank you from Pathways to Independence
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Thank you from Pathways to Independence

September 12, 2019

The Trolley and Transit experience is always positive – from the “behind the scenes” people who issue passes and handle Opportunity Bus scheduling to the drivers who are welcoming, kind…

Rocky Mountain Health Foundation opens grant cycle
Health

Rocky Mountain Health Foundation opens grant cycle

September 12, 2019

The foundation expects to disburse about $450,000. General operating and programmatic grants will be awarded to Western Slope-based organizations and programs that: Support the socially and economically disadvantaged.Provide resources for…

CoverCO Tour to visit Durango to discuss health, well-being
Health

CoverCO Tour to visit Durango to discuss health, well-being

September 11, 2019

Building Better Health is holding the tour to offer Coloradans an opportunity to discuss how to improve health and well-being. Organizers will provide training, content and networking opportunities. The event’s…

U.S. expands hunting and fishing at national wildlife refuges
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U.S. expands hunting and fishing at national wildlife refuges

September 10, 2019

Minidoka National Wildlife Refuge near American Falls, Idaho. The Trump administration announced on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2019, it is expanding hunting and fishing at nearly 80 national wildlife refuges, including…

Blue Lotus Feet to host pop-up kirtans
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Blue Lotus Feet to host pop-up kirtans

September 10, 2019

Bring a chair, bolster or blanket or zafu to sit on. Regularly monthly kirtans at a new location will begin in October. Cost for the classes are by donation.

Fiesta on the Mesa to take place Monday
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Fiesta on the Mesa to take place Monday

September 10, 2019

Live music will be provided by DJ Euforia, Jarabe Mexicano and Ballet Folklorico de Durango. FLC graduate and master of ceremonies Alex Rodriguez will lead fun, interactive dances. Jarabe Mexicano…

Animas Museum to host day of history
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Animas Museum to host day of history

September 10, 2019

The event will be a day of La Plata County living history and will feature live music, food and events for all ages. This is a free event open to…

Photo: Gridiron gladiators
And the West is History

Photo: Gridiron gladiators

September 8, 2019

Little is known about this studio picture, but it is presumed to be the Durango High School or Durango town football team of 1895. None of the players are identified.…

Women-only adventure travel is surging
Travel

Women-only adventure travel is surging

September 8, 2019

Registration for REI’s women-specific travel adventures more than doubled from 2018 to 2019. One of the trips the company offers is its San Juan Islands Women’s Kayaking Weekend.Courtesy of REI…

Breastfeeding workshop set for Thursday
Health

Breastfeeding workshop set for Thursday

September 7, 2019

All pregnant women and partners are invited to learn, laugh and ask questions at this workshop. The class will cover the first five days of breastfeeding newborns in detail and…

Durango Arts Center to host Nikola Tesla presentation
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Durango Arts Center to host Nikola Tesla presentation

September 6, 2019

A living history portrait of Tesla, the famous scientist, will be presented by Doug Mishler. The event is a Colorado Humanities and History Live presentation. Tesla, a Serbian-American inventor, was…

Fifth annual Zucchini Extravaganza to be held
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Fifth annual Zucchini Extravaganza to be held

September 6, 2019

The event will feature a full schedule of zucchini-related activities, including awards for the ugliest, largest, best-carved and best-dressed zucchinis. Bring any extra nonperishable food items to donate to Pine…

Powerhouse to host Nikola Tesla program
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Powerhouse to host Nikola Tesla program

September 6, 2019

Participants may engage in conversation and drinks with this proverbial man of science after his performance out on The Powerhouse plaza. The event is free and open to the public.…

Mercy Regional Medical Center announces July births
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Mercy Regional Medical Center announces July births

September 6, 2019

Calista and Trevor Berthold, Aztec, Jessamine Claire-Helen, 8 pounds, 3:10 p.m. July 17. Karina Piche and Victor Lopez, Bayfield, Aimara Isabel, 7 pounds 14 ounces, 3:03 p.m. July 18. Kyrstie…